$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 24 Wednesday, April 9 2008 GM workers are back on the line By Courtney Duffett according to Patty Faith, director of communi- The Express cations for GM. The strike is also affecting more than 2,400 Oshawa area families. Truck plant employees at General Motors of If the strike continues past April 16, Canada in Oshawa will be heading back to Osborne says GM will be forced to shut down work temporarily this month despite a continu- its car plants as well, meaning another 3,500 ing auto supplier strike in the U.S. employees will be without jobs. The truck plant is in its sixth week of lay- However, Faith says that the car plant is cur- offs, but will be starting back to work on April rently up in production and has been giving 21 for three weeks. The plant will be working overtime to its employees. on validation of the 2009 models, according to On Feb. 26, some 3,600 American Axle Keith Osborne, vice president of CAW Local workers walked off the job in Michigan and 222 and plant chairman for Oshawa. New York after talks broke off between the “The changeover is in late June,” says employer and the United Auto Workers Osborne, adding that there’s changes to be (UAW). The UAW claims the company is made to the line before then. demanding wage reductions of up to $14 per Since the strike, the truck plant in Oshawa hour as well as the elimination of future retiree has lost five weeks of production, losing 906 health care and defined benefit pensions for units per day and about 20,000 vehicles overall, active workers. Global Spectrum rescues GM Centre By Jessica Verge currently tying up loose ends in negotiations The Oshawa Express with Global Spectrum, another facility manager. As far as big announcements go, the news of Less than two years after opening the doors MLSE backing out of their contact caused little to the General Motors Centre, management is surprise. calling it quits. “I saw it coming,” says Ward 7 councillor Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. John Neal. (MLSE), one of the largest companies of its Since the GM Centre opened in November kind in North America, requested the City of 2006, MLSE drew criticism for their lack of Oshawa release them from their management entertainment programming, saw two general contract at the GM Centre. managers quit without explanation and expect- According to Mayor John Gray, the city is ed a deficit of $300,000 for 2007. However, MLSE chalks their decision up to a company-wide strategic move to step away Rundle House from the facility management business where it Rundle House does not have a sports team they own. In their place, MLSE has suggested the city demolitiondemolition hand their contract over to Global Spectrum, a worldwide manager of sports and entertainment on the horizon facilities currently in charge of London's John on the horizon Labatt Centre and the WCFU Centre in Windsor. The city expects to settle all details of Generals vs IceDogs this changeover by June 1. “I think it’s a positive move,” says Mayor Sierra Hysert, 7 of St. Catharines and Victoria Fita of Courtice were seen at the first game of the second See page 9 for story See MLSE Page 7 series between the and the Niagara IceDogs cheering on their teams. The Generals Oshawa prof named ’s best lecturer Oshawa man stabbed Durham police are investigating after a 24- the scene heading north through the apartment By Courtney Duffett Dr. Christopher diCarlo, an assistant year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen complex. The Oshawa Express professor cross-appointed with the facul- with an edged weapon in Oshawa on Sunday. The victim was taken to hospital with seri- ties of Criminology, Justice and Police On April 6, around 6 p.m., Durham police ous, non life-threatening injuries. An assistant professor at Oshawa’s uni- Studies, Health Sciences and Science for attended Pentland Street in Oshawa for a The first suspect is described as a black versity has been named the best lecturer in the University of Ontario Institute of report of a stabbing. Police located a male male in his mid-20s. He is about 5’6” tall and Ontario. Technology, was announced the winner of with cuts to his face, arm and stomach. The 135 pounds with short black hair in cornrows. TVO’s 2008 Big Ideas Best victim reported that he was loading a U-Haul He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt Lecturer Competition. truck with furniture when an acquaintance and and blue jeans. “It is a great honour,” says an unknown man approached him and The second suspect is described as a black diCarlo. attacked him. The victim was cut on the side male in his mid-20s about 5’10” tall with short Throughout the month of of the head and stabbed in the abdomen and black hair. He was wearing a red hooded March, viewers watched each arm with an edged weapon. The suspects fled sweatshirt and blue jeans. of the 10 finalists’ lectures on television and were asked to grade each one. DiCarlo was selected as the winner of the Two busted for cocaine top 10 finalists. A police investigation has resulted in two p.m. Police located and seized 412 grams of Along with a trophy and arrests and the seizure of more than $50,000 in cocaine, $1,500 in cash, throwing knives and accolades from students and cocaine over the weekend. drug paraphernalia. Police estimate the street staff at UOIT, a $10,000 TD On April 4, around 5 p.m., Durham police value of the seized drugs at $52,500. Meloche Monnex scholarship arrested a male and a female at a Whitby resi- A 22-year-old of Durham Street in Oshawa will be awarded to the univer- dence as part of an ongoing police investigation has been charged with four counts of trafficking sity for future students. into the trafficking of cocaine in Durham cocaine and possession for the purposes of traf- “I feel as though it was a Region. ficking cocaine. group effort,” says diCarlo. Durham police seized 112 grams of cocaine An 18-year-old of Sarcee Street in Oshawa “I’m very grateful for the stu- and a search warrant brought investigators to an has been charged with possession for the purpos- dent and staff support.” address on Cabot Street in Oshawa around 9 es of trafficking cocaine. It was diCarlo’s lecture, We are All African, that got him in the finals and his lecture on the Suspected robber caught Relations of Natural Systems that got him his first place win. Durham Police have arrested one of two extortion, theft of a motor vehicle, possession But despite having this great males wanted on arrest warrants. of stolen property, possession of a prohibited accomplishment, diCarlo is A 52-year-old man of Toronto Street North weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, pos- also pleased at the recognition in Uxbridge was arrested at a residence on session of dangerous weapons to the public it will bring to the university. Daytona Avenue in Oshawa. He is one of two peace, breach of recognizance, breach of an “It’s what I’m most pleased outstanding suspects from an Uxbridge rob- undertaking and possession of a controlled about,” says diCarlo, adding bery that took place on March 22. substance. that it’s great publicity for the When arrested, the 52-year-old was found A warrant remains in effect for a 29-year- in possession of a stolen car, a pair of brass old man. Dr. Christopher diCarlo, an assistant professor at UOIT has been university. named Ontario’s best lecturer for his talk about the Relations of “I’d like to offer congratula- knuckles and a quantity of Cannabis Resin. Anyone with information is asked to con- Natural Systems tions to Dr. diCarlo for his pur- He has been charged with robbery, assault, tact police at 905-579-1520. suit of this chal- lenge and for his success against such Weekend robberies hit Durham a large field of com- Durham police are investigating after two ing his face. He was also armed with a knife. petitors,” said Dr. commercial robberies in Oshawa and Whitby On April 7, around 12:30 a.m., a 29-year- Ronald Bordessa, over the weekend. old clerk reported that he let a male into the president of UOIT On April 6, around 9:45 p.m., a male armed Petro Canada gas station on Simcoe Street in a recent press with a large knife walked into the Mac’s Milk South after hearing him pulling on the locked release. “UOIT pro- convenience store on Bonacord Avenue in door. Once inside, the suspect approached the fessors arrive here Whitby. counter and produced a knife. The suspect from around the The suspect approached the sales counter threatened the victim and demanded money. globe and they are and demanded cash from the register. When The victim removed the cash drawer and leading experts in the register was opened the suspect removed placed it on the counter. The suspect removed their fields. the cash drawer and placed it on the counter. the cash from the register and exited the store. Through the power The suspect placed cigarette packs and cigars The suspect was last seen running northwest of diverse thinking, into his pockets before fleeing westbound from the store. our professors from the store, with the cash drawer and a Responding officers and the Canine Unit broaden our stu- small amount of cash. searched the area with no results and the dents’ knowledge Responding officers and the Canine Unit employee was not injured during the robbery. and understanding attended the scene and searched the area with The suspect is described as a white male of their chosen no results. The 54-year-old male clerk was not between 30 and 35 years old, about 5’10” tall fields.” injured and the cash drawer was found a short and 180 pounds with a medium build. He was To view distance away. wearing a checkered lumber-jacket coat, blue diCarlo’s lecture The suspect is described as a black male jeans, brown shoes and a black toque. He was that won him the top about 6-feet tall and about 170 pounds with a also armed with a knife. spot, visit slim build. He was wearing a turquoise Police are unsure if the two events are relat- www.tvo.org. coloured baseball cap, black bomber style ed and are continuing to investigate. Anyone jacket, baby blue shirt, black pants, black with information is asked to contact police at gloves, black boots and had a bandana cover- 905-579-1520.

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House 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] doomed phone: (905) 571-7334 fax: (905) 571-0255 APRIL 9 2008 for demo Volume 3, Number 24 Sometimes you’ve got to let go. Publisher It’s a realization that’s becoming more Greg McDowell and more prevalent among those close to Advertising Director the Rundle House issue. Kim Boatman Demolition is looming over the stately Contributing Editor 1916 Simcoe Street North home as the Wendy Gallagher Oshawa Hospital Foundation intends to Sports Editor pave the way for a residence for out-of- Wally Donaldson town patients of the R.S. McLaughlin [email protected] Durham Regional Cancer Centre. And Reporters while it’s a shame to lose a piece of his- Jessica Verge tory—a beautiful Edwardian structure [email protected] that pays homage to a prominent Oshawa Courtney Duffett citizen, Dr. James Edward Rundle— [email protected] sometimes you’ve got to cut your losses Contributors and move on. Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, Unless someone with very deep pock- Glen Goodhand ets steps in before the hospital founda- tions applies for their demolition permit The Oshawa Express has recieved an overwhelming response from Oshawa reis- Publications Mail Agreement April 17, there’s no saving 364 Simcoe 41268024 St. N. Fact is, the building is unlivable. dents concerned about the future of their harbour. Here’s what you had to say: Return undeliverable Canadian Not just for cancer patients but for any- Dear Editor: highly likely that this operation knowledge! Until that ogre is address to: one. Plagued with mould, the Oshawa would be a "green-green" opera- remediated this is not an accept- The Oshawa Express Hospital Foundation just can’t afford the For several reasons the pro- tion. Furthermore, ethanol has able recreational venue, even 600 Thornton Rd. S. renovations required to bring it up to posed Ethanol Plant at Oshawa other uses besides blending stock though we tend to remember it as Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 Harbor needs to be given a fair for petroleum refineries making such when we were allowed to use standard. And really, who can? hearing before just writing it off bio-fuels. It can be and is used as it for a marina! If the foundation was to suddenly find because it is an industry, not a feedstock for other chemical pro- Since you are so worried about ISSN 1715-9253 that perfect, affordable alternative recreational resource. duction and pharmaceuticals. what an ethanol plant might do, they’ve spent more than a year searching First, if this project can be Finally, with the current down- why not get into your nice set of The Oshawa Express is a publi- shown to be economic and a best turn in manufacturing, the perma- new GM wheels and take a run cation of Dowellman Publishing for, and put Rundle House on the market, Corp which is located at 600 case retrofit of the defunct sugar nent employment boost to our area down 401 to Chatham for a visit Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J who is going to buy it? It could easily refinery, then it makes sense for should be welcomed. If recreation- where they do have a working 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- take upward of $1 million to make it liv- additional reasons. alists want to have the harbor for profitable plant. 0255, E-mail: [email protected] All advertising and editorial able. Couple those costs with a probable Durham Region, and specifical- exclusive use, then they should get What do the residents of that material published by The Oshawa heritage status and more than a decade of ly Oshawa, has the highest residen- out their wallets and make an offer city have to say about their Express and Dowellman Publishing tial tax rate in Southern Ontario for it to the Federal government or employer and tax generator? Can Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- people arguing over it and good luck lication and cannot be reproduced along with a much lower industrial end their hypothetical pollution we arrange a plant tour in advance? elsewhere without prior permission. finding a buyer. land tax rate. This new business source bashing. While there you can also visit their Advertising Policy: Advertisers Such circumstances leave the founda- would be another step in correcting Don't forget that this site has auto museum, too. I would wel- must check immediately after first insertion of their retail or classified tion—a volunteer-fueled organization this imbalance. the former General Motors chemi- come the opportunity myself. advertisement to ensure there are no that raises money for the hospital and its With today’s environmental cal disposal site in mid-harbor still errors in the advertisement. The restraints on new industry, it is not cleaned or cleared up, to my James R. McGillawee Oshawa Express and Dowellman projects—with little else to do. Residents Publishing Corp are not responsible for second or further insertions of the are clear: they don’t want anyone Dear Editor: an environmentally sustainable FarmTech plans to use Oshawa's incorrect advertisement. Further, the The Oshawa Express and encroaching on Alexandra Park and solution that will economically revi- harbour to bring in shipments of Dowellman Publishing Corp are not rightfully so. It’s a well-used green space If Oshawa’s city council’s devel- talize the waterfront. corn from the United States, and responsible for costs or damages for a non insertion of an agreed upon and should remain as such. When you opment services committee agrees I disagree on both counts. Corn even overseas. Imagine the stow- advertisement. The editor has the look at the facts, demolishing Rundle to rezone land for the site of a pro- based ethanol just isn’t the way to away bacteria, molds, bugs and ver- right to edit, change in any way, or posed corn based ethanol plant— go, environmentally or economical- min that would be entering the har- classify an advertisement. The House and rebuilding is really the only Oshawa Express and Dowellman right next door to the environmen- ly; this is agreed upon by many rep- bour, just a stone’s throw away from Publishing Corp are only responsible sensible answer. tally sensitive Second Marsh—they utable investment specialists, scien- the Second Marsh! for the cost of the advertisement space that is taken up by an incor- And while criticism of the proposed will be gambling the further envi- tists and environmentalists, includ- FarmTech has been trying to rect insertion, except in the case of demolition runs rampant, those critics ronmental degradation of our water- ing David Suzuki. drum up support from farmers and failure to notify The Oshawa Express of any errors after the first insertion have no alternative solutions to offer up. front on a speculative venture of Corn based ethanol consumes investors all over this region but and then there would be no respon- So it seems likely the wrecking ball is highly suspect economic value. almost as much fossil fuel energy to many local farmers are wary. A sibility on the part of the The Oshawa Express and Dowellman Publishing headed for the address. Supporters of Much of the waterfront is make as it produces. Growing corn number have lost their shirts on this Corp. heritage conservation can only hope that already heavily contaminated from as a biofuel is not sustainable as a type of ethanol speculation in decades of toxic abuse from indus- strategy to reduce our dependency Ontario before. Yet, curiously, the foundation will do its best to realize try. It's a derelict, toxic wasteland on fossil fuel energy. In fact, it may FarmTech is so sure the Federal what a loss the building is and make with a disused marina surrounded worsen it. Importing the amount of Conservatives will give them $25 attempts to retain some of Rundle by the rotting husks of industrial corn required for the proposed plant million upon the completion of con- House’s fixtures and incorporate them decay and the nauseating stench doesn't make environmental sense struction, they're now offering Letters to the Editor into the new building, which is rumoured from an asphalt plant. from a carbon footprint perspective, shares on this venture at $5000 a The Oshawa Express publishes to reflect the already existing turn-of- According to a 2003 consultant's either. Cellulosic ethanol—which pop—even before an environmental every Wednesday in the City of report, a full scale clean up of the can be created from garbage—is a assessment has been completed or Oshawa. Send us your com- the-century homes. toxic area would cost the city about more promising energy approach, the Crombie report released! In the end, if you’ve got no choice but ments, letters to the editor, sug- $30 million. The Feds own the land, but that means creating a stinking We’ve already had the gestions. We’d like to hear from to lose this historical home isn’t it better but don't want that bill and the city trash heap on our already toxic Clarington garbage incinerator you. Please write to: to know that it will be turned into a can't afford it! waterfront! forced through by the Region The Oshawa Express, refuge for suffering families undergoing Enter FarmTech Energy Local farmers cannot possibly against overwhelming public con- 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, cancer treatments than some low-rise Corporation, with a quick and very grow enough corn to satisfy cerns. Will our concerns for our ON L1J 6W7 apartment, doctor’s office or parking lot? dirty ‘solution’ to construct and run FarmTech's goal to produce 200 or email: the ethanol plant. FarmTech says it's million litres of ethanol a year. continued on Page 5 [email protected]

Page 4 APRIL 9 2008 Continued on Page 5 to the environment that could with an expanded industrial waterfront also be ignored for leave the waterfront an industri- wasteland to clean up, and still FarmTech Energy Corporation al wasteland! no harbour to call our own. —an Ajax-based company with The jobs FarmTech’s plant We need to ensure, as a Harbour report no previous experience in would create are far from guar- community, that our councillors ethanol production—pushing anteed or sustainable, particu- don’t make the wrong decision hard to build an ethanol plant larly if the project goes under. on this crucial issue! We must on land currently zoned for no While the City's vision of a tell our Federal representatives, still under wraps more than light industry? mixed residential and light Mr. Carrie and Mr. Flaherty, Processing 500,000 tonnes of commercial waterfront would that we demand the Crombie And Gray’s hoping that the approval of a corn to produce more than 200 unquestionably create a number Report that was promised to us. Mayor calling for motion tabled at the last city council meeting million litres of ethanol per of jobs with ongoing opportuni- We must make it abundantly will help with that. year sounds more like heavy ties for small business; there is clear to all that we are not suck- Because of the conference call scheduled industry to me! little to support FarmTech's ered by this foolhardy, environ- release of Crombie with Flaherty, council tabled the decision to Investing $30 million for a claims of creating hundreds of mentally hazardous project of spend $385,325 on the second phase of a pub- clean up to commence the indirect spin-off jobs. corporate interests, and that we recommendations lic relations campaign designed to pressure the City's progressive rejuvenation With this ‘boondoggle’ built want the kind of waterfront we federal government to help the city’s water- and heavily reliant on govern- can proudly call our own! plan seems a bargain basement By Jessica Verge front vision see fruition and garner public sup- And if they won’t hear our deal, compared to investing ment subsidies, it probably The Oshawa Express port for those plans. over $100 million according to won't be long before this proj- voices now let them fear our In January, council approved $134,675 for some sources, on a private cor- ect collapses just as others votes later! The City of Oshawa is no closer to getting Phase 1 of a campaign, designed by Fleishman porate venture with high risks have, and the citizens of its hands on the elusive David Crombie report, Hillard Canada Inc. Phase 2 would see the Oshawa are left holding the bag Dr. Sean Godfrey despite a conference call establishment of a citizen’s Dear Editor: Oshawa’s port lands, the developed for prestige, low rise between council members coalition and the implemen- February 2008 submission to employment uses in keeping and MP Jim Flaherty last tation of an advertising Once again The Oshawa Crombie states: “Further indus- with an enlightened vision for Thursday. campaign. Express is to be congratulated trial development may include the development of our water- Mayor John Gray and Gray expects council to on its coverage of the ongoing a processing facility [such as a front. councillors Nester make a decision on the Oshawa harbour story. Is it any corn processing ethanol distill- The “highest and best use” Pidwerbecki and Brian spending at its next public wonder that the Oshawa har- ery] for raw materials and fin- of our precious waterfront Nicholson—known collec- meeting, scheduled for bour issue continues to go in ished goods.” would not be a stinking eyesore tively as the Political April 21. circles what with the kind of The report goes on to con- in the form of a heavy industri- Strategy Team—spoke with He says he’s eager to get back room dealings reported clude that: “Limited har- al distillery. federal Minister of Finance the PR campaign moving upon by your paper on March bourfront land must be allocat- One can’t help but ponder Flaherty, also the MP for Mayor David Crombie and believes the expense 12 and April 2? ed to the ‘highest, best use’, Mr. Pat Olive’s assertions that Whitby-Oshawa, about the John Gray should be viewed as a down Having now obtained a copy wherever and whenever possi- Marlene Werry, Durham Crombie report. But Gray payment on major change that would reinvent of the Regional Economic ble. Land is scarce—and with Region’s Rural Economic says the Feds still have no concrete timeline all of South Oshawa. Development Department’s competing uses care must be Development Officer has no for its release. “The time for talk is gone,” he says. “It’s February 2008 submission to taken that options contributing conflict of interest. Ms. Werry Former Toronto mayor Crombie was time for action.” David Crombie (as reported to a ‘working harbour’ are not is after all (or at least has been upon in your April 2 edition), I foreclosed by short-term deci- up until now) a director on the appointed by am truly flabbergasted by the sions favouring less than opti- board of FarmTech Growers Transport Canada last apparent audacity of Mr. mal long-term use.” Co-Operative Inc., who’s cor- September as the fed- Olive’s department and our It is clear to me that our porate objective is to get an eral representative regional chairman. They have regional minions have used ethanol distillery built at the and facilitator of dis- clearly taken it upon them- their public offices to advocate Oshawa Harbour to the west of cussions concerning selves to advocate for the on behalf of the likes of the Second Marsh. the divestiture of the expansion of heavy industrial FarmTech Energy who would Port of Oshawa. uses of Oshawa’s port lands. build a heavy industrial distill- Dave Smith Crombie submitted In talking about future ery on waterfront lands that the his recommendations development opportunities for City of Oshawa would have to the federal govern- ment on Feb. 25 but Dear Editor: who would evacuate the ani- 2007 and is still climbing. when the document mals from the wetlands right I believe a good politician Oshawa is getting an beside this plant? Who thinks would go to the schools and will be released still ethanol plant shoved down our of this stuff and is this what we universities and speak with the remains unclear. throats by the federal govern- want for our children? I don’t students trying to save the envi- “We don’t need the ment. The City of Barrie has think so! ronment and they can provide full analysis by been going through the same Jim Flaherty is the more than one viable alterna- Transport Canada and thing, but they have done their Whitby/Oshawa MP and he is tive to this problem. The sun all the bureaucrats,” homework in looking at what not a friend of Oshawa and gives off enough solar power in says Gray. “Let’s get can go wrong. And there is a Colin Carrie, well, he just falls one day to power the world for it out there.” lot! in line. The ethanol plant they a year. We will change. We But Gray says he’s Some web site warnings are: support and want in Oshawa is need to avoid any possible dis- not surprised by the Pollution/Air Emissions: one-half the size of the one in asters to our environment, not delay in the report’s Levels are higher than the Barrie, so job creation is only to go looking for one like this release. Ethanol Industry had claimed, approximately 20-25 people. ethanol plant. “Inaction is their and EPA finds it worrisome of That is just not justifiable num- We need a good federal favourite game plan,” the levels of toxic air pollutants bers. politician to come up with bet- he says of the federal at ethanol plants. The world’s corn is already ter alternatives and ask him/her government, adding These are just a couple of in a shortage. There are 75,000 to stop working for the oil com- that the public needs lines and there are pages more Mexicans protesting that they panies and start thinking of our to now go beyond of this kind of information. can’t afford the cost of corn children and grandchildren. their local representa- Ammonia is a toxic gas, one of flour to make their tortillas -- For further information the major gases used in the their everyday food. The blame check out www.careinbarrie tives and put the pres- making of ethanol. If a leak was traced back to the U.S. .com /links.html sure on the entire fed- occurs, it would lead to the ethanol industry. The cost of eral bureaucracy. evacuation of a 2.5 to five-mile corn has gone from $3.50 to Gary Hood radius and if that occurs, just $5.75 a bushel since November Dear Editor: Are they suppressing it FarmTech board member Tim because with each passing day O'Connor the very same Tim Transparency and accounta- FarmTech edges closer to con- O'Connor who sits as a director bility in government require structing an ethanol plant there? of the Whitby-Oshawa Tory much more than merely the Is it because a certain depart- riding association? If the nonexistence of political mis- ment at the Region of Durham answer to these questions is conduct; and more still than the is advocating for industrializa- yes, FarmTech would appear to obvious perception of the tion behind the backs of our be owned, operated, and along nonexistence of political mis- democratically elected council, with a number of other industri- conduct. The practice of politi- even as one of their own al interests, represented by cal transparency and accounta- employees sits on the board of Conservative campaigners and bility demands from our gov- directors for FarmTech? Is it contributors. Do they stand to ernment clear and perceptible because Crestview Public benefit from the Conservative progress on an agenda achieved Affairs, founded and owned by party's continued suppression through public consultation. It Ontario Conservative Party the completed Crombie report? obligates our politicians to vice-president Mark Spiro, is If we had a truly transparent earn, and to be seen earning, the said to be representing the and accountable government, mandate granted to them interests of the existing Oshawa we might already know these through the democratic process. port industrial users? answers. But as it seems we are Why is it acceptable then for Furthermore, is FarmTech not so privileged here, I believe the Conservative government to president Dan O'Connor the we should start demanding continue to suppress the very same Dan O'Connor that them! Crombie Report on Oshawa's contributed to Jim Flaherty's harbour? failed leadership campaign? Is Michael L. Maynard

APRIL 9 2008 Page 5 Earth Day celebrations come to Durham Local residents should be thinking about • April 19: the region will host compost backyard compost containers to help increase raise awareness about the environment. It the environment this month as the Region of giveaway events in Ajax and Scugog where their household waste diversion. inspired the United States Congress to pass Durham prepares events throughout April for residents can pick up free compost and learn • April 22: regional staff will present clean air and water acts, and to establish the Earth Day, April 22. about composting. waste-reduction tips such as recycling and Environmental Protection Agency. In 1990, “The Regional Municipality of Durham is • April 26: a compost giveaway event will composting, to students from junior kinder- two million Canadians joined about 200 mil- planning various activities in recognition of be held in Clarington. The compost is made garten to Grade 8 at Uxbridge Public School. lion people from 141 nations in the celebration Earth Day,” said Cliff Curtis, commissioner of from organics collected through the region’s Staff will also be cleaning up the property, sur- of the first international Earth Day. It has since works for the region. “We encourage all of Green Bin and Leaf and Yard Waste programs. rounding park and neighbourhoods in the area grown to be the largest, most celebrated envi- Durham Region to join us by participating in At these compost giveaway events, resi- of Hillsdale Estates and Hillsdale Terraces in ronmental event worldwide with Earth Day environmentally friendly initiatives.” dents can also purchase additional and replace- Oshawa. activities often spanning the entire month of Scheduled events include: ment green bins and blue boxes as well as Launched in 1970, Earth Day is meant to April. Teens team up with university students, profs for Earth Day Local high school students will be everyone to think of each day as embracing Earth Day through environ- Earth Day and make positive mental and energy research projects changes every day.” completed with the help of mentors UOIT launched its YSTOP from Oshawa’s university. initiative in October 2007 at the These research projects, which are Energy and Environment Day part of the Youth Science and event held on campus, which Technology Outreach Program brought together more than 250 (YSTOP) at the University of Ontario high school students and teach- Institute of Technology (UOIT), will ers to learn about the latest sci- be showcased at the Oshawa Earth ence and engineering-based Day Fair on April 20. They are aimed research at UOIT. It provided at inspiring youth to pursue careers in students with the opportunity to science and technology. conduct science projects with “This event is an exciting way for the mentorship of the universi- community members to take more ty’s leading faculty and senior action,” said Joan Kerr, event coordi- student researchers. nator and general director of the “YSTOP provides high The Oshawa Earth Day Fair is a Foundation for Building Sustainable school students with valuable one-of- free event, part of the international Communities (FBSC), in a press a-kind science experiences that con- Earth Day celebrations. The fair will release. nect them with world-class professors run on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FBSC has partnered with UOIT to and immerse them in UOIT’s leading- in the Leisure Room at the Legends coordinate the fair. edge learning environment and inno- Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N. in “Building a sustainable community vative research facilities,” said Oshawa. is taking actions without harming the Kimberly Nugent, UOIT’s YSTOP For more information, visit environment,” said Kerr. “I encourage coordinator. www.fbsc.org.

Page 6 APRIL 9 2008 MLSE backs out of UOIT gears GM Centre contract up for annual MLSE From Page 1 John Gray. “Global Spectrum is science fair well-known and well-respected in this industry.” Grades 4 through 12 students The Durham Regional Neal isn’t so eager to see Global are gearing up to showcase their Science Fair is one of many Spectrum pick-up where MLSE left talents at the fourth annual events hosted throughout the off, calling the release from the con- Durham Regional Science Fair. year by the faculty of science to tract “too easy”. He fears it could The University of Ontario introduce elementary and high pave the way for Global Spectrum to Institute of Technology, in col- school students to a variety of get out of the deal in a similar fash- laboration with Sci-Tech opportunities in science-orient- ion if the job proves too hard and Ontario, will be hosting more ed careers. believes the city should take legal than 30 students and about 25 Last year’s winner went on action. projects on April 12. to represent Durham Region at But Gray says taking MLSE to Sci-Tech Ontario is a volun- the Canada Wide Science Fair in court would be a waste of time and teer, not-for-profit organization Nova Scotia and won gold in the money. whose mission is to support and Junior Physical and “We want to see a smooth transi- celebrate the participation and Mathematical Sciences division, tion,” he says, adding that the con- excellence of Ontario’s elemen- as well as the Renewable tract allows either party to re-assign tary and secondary school stu- Energy Award presented by the lease if mutually acceptable. dents in science and technology. Ontario Power Generation. ““Why wouldn’t we proceed in this Prizes will be awarded in the This year’s winner will com- manner?” categories of computer, physi- pete in Ottawa in May. As well, Gray doesn’t believe the cal, biological and engineering The Durham Regional city should force MLSE to manage sciences, along with the Science Fair will be held at the the GM Centre if their heart isn’t in Environmental Innovator Science Building, Founding it. He also rules out the idea of open- Award. The latter award is spon- Deans’ Atrium at the Oshawa ing the management contract up to sored by the Ministry of the campus. Public viewing is from new bidders, fearing it could leave Environment and will be given 11:10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 1:30 the facility without an operator. to an outstanding project that p.m. Neal, however, isn’t satisfied. demonstrates a creative The awards ceremony will be “Are we going to hear ‘we’re the approach to cleaner air, land or from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. best’ again,” he asks. “Sounds like water. déjà vu to me.” Meanwhile, MLSE has been shaken by a recent ticket scandal that resulted in the resignation of Maple Leafs’ director of sales and service and the firing of five others, including a ticket sales executive. Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express This came after news of ticket The home of the Oshawa Generals will be looking at new management after Maple irregularities surfaced but exact Leaf Sports & Entertainment recently backed out of its contract with the General details of the scandal have yet to be Motors Centre. released.

Gas companies have us over a barrel! since. What happened? Do we wonder if he is still the champion have choices here? Are we really of the consumer in our battle heading to $1.50 as the econo- against unbridled price increases mists warn? Gee, I guess I should by the gas companies. be happy paying $1.06! In Less than two years ago, there Vancouver area last week, I paid seemed to be still some competi- $1.20 a litre. Let’s check it out tion between the gas companies. with our local gasoline price Do you remember how gas prices expert. would drop in the evening and The Ontario press almost late night hours? Many people, always turns to local Pickering me included, knew that if they I want to give full credit to Liberal Dan McTeague for the were out for the evening, they some of our public utilities com- truth in gas prices. Here is what would put off filling their tanks missions who send out our bills so he said about gas at over $1.30: until coming home late at night. that we can compare our use from “...relax and enjoy your summer. Surprisingly at 10 p.m., it seemed month to month. Tales of further increases at the almost simultaneously all the For example, my recent electri- pumps are wishful thinking by a chains dropped their prices by cal bill showed that I used more few ‘analysts’ trying to create a three cents. electricity this past January but bit of hype and money to boot!” Also coincidentally, long less than the previous January. But my faith in Mr. McTeague weekend prices were always three This helps not only in household is starting to flounder. When I see cents higher. Was this just a conservation, but also conversa- headlines such as this from a Feb. greedy plan to fleece the con- tion. “Okay, so who has been 9th, Canadian Press release: sumer? leaving the lights on at night?” Liberal MP says Canadian A recent news item showed a I wish the gasoline companies drivers will see spike in gas prices Canadian farmer harnessing the had such a manner of billing. This overnight. methane from the manure of his February, I read this warning: The MP for the Toronto-area cows. He indicated the methane “TORONTO - Gasoline at $1.50 riding of Pickering-Scarborough on his large farm could provide per litre is in the "near future" for East says people are driving up oil enough electricity for over 6,000 Canadians, economists at CIBC prices as they bail out of U.S. homes. Who would have thought World Markets (TSX:CM) are equities market. ...But McTeague that from all that B.S. you could warning.” says the spike in prices will last create so much gas? If you would recall January 31, only a day or two. I, like others, think if the gas 2007, gasoline was priced at My concern is that the gasoline prices go up much higher, it will around the 80 cents a litre mark. companies must be warning Mr. be B.S. on the part of the gas com- By last June, prices had risen to McTeague of these coming panies who have seem to have $1.06! increases. Now please don’t get countless reasons for the rise in That is an increase of 25 per me wrong. cost. cent. The prices have never gone I am assuming no wrongdoing Comments? Email me at back down below 95.6 cents on Mr. McTeagues’ part. I just [email protected]

APRIL 9 2008 Page 7 The $100,000 club Durham’s top earners get listed

From police constables to TOP 10 EARNERS CITY OF OSHAWA high school principals, fire- BECKETT MARTYN Superintendent, Education, Special Education $146,354.44 BERTOIA STEGLIO Commissioner, Community Services $157,802.18 fighters to non-profit execu- BOWYER JOHN Superintendent, Education/Ajax Schools $145,150.62 BOYD STEPHEN Firefighter $103,212.93 BURCH JOHN Director, Education $175,536.62 BREAK HELEN Director, Corporate Strategic Initiatives $107,785.86 tives, the list is out on public HIRCOCK JOSEPH Superintendent, Education, Whitby Schools $146,354.44 BROWN CHRISTOPHER Director, Finance Services $113,184.32 sector employees who DURHAM DISTRICT HODGINS EDWARD Superintendent, Education, Business/Treasurer $155,909.78 CAMERON J. PETER Captain $108,849.59 brought home $100,000 or SCHOOL BOARD JOEL MARK Superintendent, Education, Operations $146,354.44 CARNEGIE DANIEL Director, Human Resource Services $111,171.49 MCILVEEN SALLY Superintendent, Education, Employee Relations $146,354.44 CONLIN JERRY Director, Municipal Law more last year. MILLAR LISA Superintendent, Education, Pickering Schools $139,509.38 Enforcement & Licensing Services $106,431.44 Locally, the Public Sector VAVOUGIOS LOUIS Superintendent, Education, Oshawa Schools $141,963.80 CREIGHTON MARY Director, Recreation & Culture Services $113,359.42 Salary Disclosure Act WARD CHRISTINE Superintendent, Education $146,354.44 CROUTER NEIL Platoon Chief $107,308.93 DANCEY RICHARD Platoon Chief $100,538.75 includes the Durham District ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EARNING NASTICH LYNETTE Principal $104,675.60 DUIGNAN ROBERT SCOTT City Manager $224,910.99 and Durham Catholic School MORE THAN $100,000 NOBLE LESLIE Principal $104,675.60 FOSTER RONALD Auditor General $141,420.14 NORTON-SARGENT CAROL Vice Principal $100,727.40 FREITAG DALE Captain $102,091.17 Boards, Lakeridge Health, AIKEN LAWRENCE Principal $104,675.60 NOVA MARY-ANN Principal $104,675.60 HODGINS THOMAS Commissioner, Development Services $159,665.18 ALLEN JANE Vice Principal $102,482.94 the Region of Durham, the PATTENDEN CAROL Principal $102,691.42 HUNT BRUCE Director, Planning Services $120,731.53 ASPDEN ELAINE Principal $102,691.42 City of Oshawa, Durham PETERSON SILVIA Principal $104,675.60 HUTCHINSON R. NOEL Director, Parks Services $119,924.51 BARKER-ADAMS PENNI Principal $104,675.60 REED SUSAN Principal $104,675.60 IRVINE TIMOTHY Captain $102,277.48 College, the University of BEDFORD BARRY Principal $105,006.62 ROWSELL KATHERINE Principal $104,675.60 JEFFS JOHN Deputy Fire Chief $102,802.10 Ontario Institute of BLACK DAVID Principal $104,675.60 SADEM-THOMPSON MARET Principal $104,675.60 KELLY CRAIG Director, Transportation & Parking Services $113,187.30 BOOTHBY HOWARD Principal $104,675.60 Technology and a number of SCOTT MARGARET Principal $104,675.60 KING SUSAN Fire Prevention Officer $103,830.73 BOYCHYN CLAIRE Principal $104,675.60 non-profit organizations, SIMESON SUSAN Principal $104,675.60 KNOX LONNY Senior Solicitor $119,924.14 BROWNSON DAVID Principal $104,675.60 SINCLAIR MARILYN Principal $104,675.60 KRANC SANDRA City Clerk $119,924.14 including the Oshawa CAMPBELL WILLIAM Principal $104,675.60 SOPHER BRIGITTE Principal $103,684.00 LAFFIN DOUGLAS ROY Supervisor, Patrol $111,707.08 COLE SHARYL Principal $104,675.60 Community Health Centre STUART HEATHER Principal $104,675.60 LEE PATRICK Manager, Development & COLLINS TRUDY Principal $113,075.60 and the Children’s Aid SUTHERLAND DAVID Principal $104,675.60 Water Resources Engineering $100,826.41 COON-BROOKS CATHERINE Principal $104,675.60 TAYLOR DOUGLAS Principal $104,675.60 LEONARD MICHAEL Director, Building Permits Society of Durham. Also CRANE PAUL Principal $104,675.60 THOMPSON THOMAS Principal $104,675.60 & Inspection Services $119,924.14 CREGG KENNETH Principal $104,675.60 included on those lists are WARREN LINDA Principal $104,675.60 LLOYD CATHY Director, Human Resource Services $133,069.04 CROWDER MARGARET Principal $104,675.60 more than 200 Durham WILSON ROBERT Principal $104,675.60 MANSFIELD JAMES Firefighter $117,709.79 CRUIKSHANKS MICHELLE Principal $104,675.60 WRIGHT GERALD Principal $104,675.60 MCCRAW ANTHONY Captain $107,840.10 Regional Police Services DE JONGE RUTH Principal $104,675.60 YEOMANSON NORMA Principal $104,675.60 MCWILLIAM STEVEN Firefighter $100,767.07 DE VILLERS MONIQUE Principal $104,675.60 employees. MERINGER JOSEPH Captain $105,666.90 DEACON TRUDY Principal $104,675.60 The top earners in each of SECONDARY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EARNING MERINGER STEVEN Fire Chief $129,326.80 DEJONG RICHARD Principal $104,675.60 PASCOE GARY Firefighter $104,853.99 these organizations are: DRENNAN ALLAN Principal $104,675.60 MORE THAN $100,000 PHILLIPS JAMES Captain $100,893.42 FOREST CANDEE Principal $104,675.60 ALLAN KAREN Principal $110,083.32 Lakeridge Health CEO Brian POTTS DAVID City Solicitor $132,177.41 FRASER DONOVAN Principal $104,675.60 BARKWILL MELVIN Principal $118,502.82 Lemon, earning $346,361.51; POWELL DAVID Director, Information Technology Services $119,924.14 GAILITS GAYLE Vice-Principal $109,526.90 BATE JANET Principal $104,599.94 PUDLIS JOHN Platoon Chief $108,878.62 Region of Durham chief GALT KAREN Principal $100,707.22 BISCHOF HARVEY Teacher $105,843.01 RECK NORMAN Captain $104,650.47 administrative officer Garry GIBSON ROSE Principal $104,675.60 BLAKE STEPHEN Principal $110,038.32 SIMS MICHAEL Director, Engineering Services $102,717.78 GILLESPIE BRIAN Principal $104,675.60 BOEHMKELLY Principal $101,794.36 Cubitt, earning $259,068.91; STOCKMAN RICHARD Commissioner, Corporate Services $157,802.22 HARDY BARBARA Principal $104,675.60 CHO KYEONG Principal $100,775.92 president of the University of SYMONS-MILROY CINDY Director, Economic Development Services $119,921.90 HEAD BRIAN Principal $104,675.60 CHRISTOFF PAMELA Principal $110,038.32 TENNISCO DANIEL Platoon Chief $102,201.55 Ontario Institute of HENDERSON JOHN Principal $104,675.60 ESSEGERN MONICA Vice Principal $103,968.21 WARRINGTON ROBERT Deputy Fire Chief $105,453.92 Technology Dr. Ron HESS STEPHEN Principal $104,675.60 HEMPSTEAD NATALIE Principal $106,099.94 Bordessa, earning HIRCOCK DALE Principal $104,675.60 MERRIMAN LYNN Principal $110,038.32 MONKS ALAN Principal $110,038.32 $237,499.98; Oshawa city HUEBERT KEVIN Principal $104,675.60 LAKERIDGE HEALTH ISLAND GREGORY Principal $101,699.80 MORRISON JOHN Principal $117,239.58 TOP 10 EARNERS manager Bob Duignan, earn- JJOHANSEN ROBERT Principal $104,675.60 NESMITH ALAN Principal $110,038.32 ing $224,910.99; Durham JONES BRIAN Principal $101,699.80 PALMER WARREN Principal $103,478.24 ATKINSON DONALD Chief of Staff $315,319.42 LAFRANIER LIANA Principal $104,675.60 PIKE MARLENE Principal $117,938.52 DIXON PETER Vice President, Cancer Services $292,698.17 College president Leah LAMBERT DAVID Principal $104,675.60 SHEA MARY Principal $110,038.32 FALLIS RANDALL Joint Director, Corporate Human Myers, earning $212,753.53; LEPINE LESLIE Principal $104,675.60 SKINNER IAN Principal $109,575.70 HAWLEY KNOWLES GAIL J Director, Cancer Services $152,178.91 Durham Catholic School MACDONALD BRUCE Principal $104,675.60 TAYLOR ANNE Principal $110,038.32 HOVEY D. BROCK Vice President, Clinical Support Services MAERTENS RICHARD Principal $106,402.51 VAN DRIEL SHELLEY Principal $110,173.32 /Chief Planning Officer $217,807.14 Board director of education MAGEE MARK Principal $104,675.60 WHITE RICHARD Principal $106,624.94 KOOY CHRISTINE Vice President, Patient Services $257,918.06 Patricia Manson, earning LEMON BRIAN Chief Executive Officer $346,361.51 $177,910.79; and Durham TOP EARNERS MACNEILL KAREN N Pathologist $264,429.96 District School Board direc- ANCO CAROLINE Superintendent, Education $132,842.83 SAPP MARGARET M Pathologist $267,231.96 tor of education John Burch, DURHAM CATHOLIC HURST CHRIS Superintendent, Education $142,777.18 SEWELL DARRELL R Joint Vice President/Chief Human LEPAGE MICHEL Superintendent, Education $142,777.18 Resources Officer $247,436.79 earning $175,536.62. DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MANSON PATRICIA Director, Education $177,910.79 SIXEL KATHARINA E Clinical Leader, Medical Physics $176,296.06 The provincial govern- PAUTLER MICHAEL Superintendent, Education $142,777.18 ment has been releasing the PULLA PAUL Director, Education $148,411.52 ROCHE SUZANNE Superintendent, Education $136,496.46 UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO, INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLGY salary information of anyone TOP 10 EARNERS earning $100,000 or more at ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EARNING PERREAULT NIKOLE Principal $104,792.60 BEREZNAI GEORGE Dean, School of Energy Systems organizations that receive MORE THAN $100,000 RAPER JAMES Principal $102,711.37 & Nuclear $169,140.00 RICHARD MICHELLE Principal $100,744.22 BORDESSA RON President $237,499.98 public funding from the AARONS LORRAINE Principal $104,792.60 SARNA LISA MARIE Principal $104,792.60 BYRNE CAROLYN Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences $172,760.04 BINNS JOANNE Principal $104,792.60 Province of Ontario since SHERWIN-HAMER ANITA Principal $104,792.60 FRIEDLAN JOHN Associate Professor, Faculty of Business $166,212.00 BOWYER JANINE Principal $100,744.22 SPRATT ELIZABETH Principal $104,792.60 GABRIEL KAMIEL Associate Provost, Research $184,592.04 1996. The Public Sector CAMOZZI ROBERT Principal $104,792.60 VASANELLI MARIA Principal $103,203.12 HUNTER BILL Dean, Faculty of Education $161,814.00 Salary Disclosure Act CAULEY PATRICK Principal $104,792.60 VESNA GISELE Principal $104,792.60 MARCEAU RICHARD Provost $216,806.52 ELLIOTT MARY LOU Principal $104,792.60 requires employers to release WALSH KIM Principal $104,792.60 ROSEN MARC Dean, Faculty of Engineering $174,928.02 FORGIONE MICHAEL Principal $104,792.60 WILSON JAMES Principal $100,744.22 SCHELL BERNIE Dean, Faculty of Business & the names, positions, salaries GEER MARGARET Principal $104,792.60 ZOCHODNE FRANK Principal $104,792.60 Information Technology $165,528.00 and taxable benefits such HASLAM TOM Principal $104,792.60 SMITH WILLIAM Dean, Faculty of Science $191,550.00 employees. HERMANS CATHERINE Principal $104,792.60 SECONDARY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EARNING The purpose of this law is MCDONALD MARY ELIZABETH Principal $104,792.60 MORE THAN $100,000 MIETTINEN BRIAN Principal $104,792.60 BAK MICHAEL Principal $110,213.30 to provide a more open and MODESTE DONNA Principal $104,792.60 COGHLAN LON Principal $110,213.30 TOP 10 EARNERS MORRISON LYNDA Principal $103,997.91 accountable system of gov- CURRAN MARY Principal $105,727.19 APRILE RALPH Vice President, Facilities O'QUINN KATHLEEN Principal $104,792.60 ernment and allows taxpay- FEDAK ANDREW Principal $110,213.30 & Ancillary Services $156,491.96 O'RAHILLY LENORE Principal $103,203.12 FITZGIBBON ROBERT Principal $110,213.30 BALENKO BEVERLEY Chief Operating Officer $200,077.56 ers to compare the perform- ORECCHIO PATRICIA Principal, Seconded to CPCO $107,793.47 KRAMPP GLORIA Principal $101,861.94 CHAMBERS DAVID Vice President, Advancement ance of an organization with O'REILLY GERALD Principal $104,792.60 MOUCK CATHERINE Principal $110,213.30 & President, Foundation $144,959.66 PATTERSON MARY ADELLE Principal $104,792.60 the compensation given to GREENLEY MARGARET Vice President, Student Affairs $165,737.22 PELLERIN JULIA Principal $104,792.60 the people running it. It also LEVIN RICHARD Vice President, Strategic lets taxpayers see where Enrollment Management $147,000.00 DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MCERLEAN PAUL Vice President, Finance $168,507.96 some of their money is going. COMMUNITY LIVING OSHAWA CLARINGTON ADAMS ROBERT Executive Director $102,371.00 MORAN OWEN Director, Business & Industry Development Services & Computer Training $160,491.77 FINLAY STEVEN Executive Director $132,256.58 MYERS LEAH President $212,753.53 PINKNEY GERRY Vice President, Information Technology $164,093.30 CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF DURHAM LOCAL HEALTH INTEGRATION NETWORK - WALLACE DONALD Director, Academic Planning $169,758.35 BAIN BRAD S Service Director $106,074.56 CENTRAL EAST DUBRAY JAMES Executive Director $101,703.20 EMERY MARILYN Chief Executive Officer $163,464.93 REGION OF DURHAM The complete list GOLDHAR JERRY Legal Services Manager $106,074.56 HARTGERINK-MELOCHE J. Senior Director, TOP 10 EARNERS can be found at GRACEY BARBARA Service Director $106,374.56 Planning & Integration $155,462.80 ANDERSON ROGER M Regional Chairman $183,868.74 MACPHEE CHRISTINE Service Director $106,074.56 LADAK NIZAR Senior Director, www.fin.gov.on.ca/eng- CLAPP ROBERT JAMES Commissioner, Finance $185,412.93 PROUSKY BRIAN Director, Services $109,793.26 Performance & Contracts $181,782.86 lish/publications/salar SECORD WANDA Executive Director $129,751.62 CUBITT GARRY H Chief Administrative Officer $259,068.91 ydisclosure. SHECTER MARNA Director, Human Resources $106,074.56 DURHAM REGION NON-PROFIT HOUSING CURTIS CLIFFORD R Commissioner, Works $175,584.04 MITH MARTIN Director, Finance DROUIN HUBERT A. Commissioner, Social Services $169,031.45 CLAPPERTON C.W. (BILL) General Manager $110,507.65 & Administration $106,168.55 EWLES MICHAEL DAVID Police, Chief of Police $192,679.22 OLIVE PATRICK WILLIAM Commissioner, Economic OSHAWA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Development & Tourism $153,236.27 CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION GOMIDE JOSE Physician $192,512.19 MERCIER CHARLES DAVID Police, Deputy Chief $176,673.05 GALLACHER LINDA Chief Executive Officer $126,000.00 IERSTEAD LEE Executive Director $105,525.38 KYLE ROBERT J Commissioner/Medical Officer Health $192,587.16 ROSS NAOMI Physician $181,852.29 JOHNS GARTH S Commissioner, Human Resources $153,236.29

Page 8 APRIL 9 2008 Bringing Rowen home Family struggles to care for son By Courtney Duffett Sunrise for help. And so far, Nason says The Oshawa Express President’s Choice has donated about $20,000, which has been the seed to start- If the Nason family could have one ing the project and the Rotary Club wish, it would be to bring their five-year- Partnership has donated about $15,000. old son Rowen Jack home from the hospi- Right now, Jack is able to come home tal. for visits about once a month with the Lisa Nason has been trying for about average stay of one to two nights. Nason four years to bring Jack home from says the longest he’s been able to stay is Bloorview Kids Rehab in three nights and tries to bring Toronto. him home for holidays. Jack was born with congen- “We want “The holidays are hard,” ital myothapy, a muscle disor- says Nason. “Especially der that causes a loss of muscle to feel Christmas. Our goal is to bring tone and weakness in infancy him home for good.” and delayed motor skills such like a However, reality is that it as walking later in life. might have to be a shared liv- Jack uses a ventilator to family.” ing situation between his help him breath and currently home and Bloorview. lives at Bloorview with occa- - Lisa Nason “We want to feel like a sional one- to two-day visits to family,” says Nason, adding Oshawa because his house lacks the that she hopes the project will be able to equipment he needs to live. begin in a few months. “I have worked so Renovations to the Nason’s Oshawa hard on my own and I kept getting closed home will cost an upwards of $40,000, doors. It’s been such a roller coaster.” and include putting a bedroom and handi- As a way of raising money, the Rotary cap bathroom on the main floor and a lift Club of Whitby Sunrise will be hosting a outside. But it’s money that Nason and her fundraiser dinner for Jack at the Desian husband Augustine Jack can’t afford on Thai Restaurant, 75 Consumers Dr. in their own. Whitby on April 15. The event runs from 5 “I just seemed to be hitting road block to 9 p.m. Dinner is $25 per person. For after road block after road block,” says more information, call Ron Murdock at Nason. 905-579-6792. Lisa Nason, pictured here in a family photograph with son Rowen Jack, is turning to the community for help in raising It was about one year ago when Nason In the meantime, says Nason, “We’re enough money to care for him at home. contacted the Rotary Club of Whitby just taking it one day at a time for now.” Time running out for Rundle House By Jessica Verge the one and only encroachment into the The Oshawa Express green space but believes it’s always possi- ble to make a good case for needing space. The outlook is grim for Rundle House. Diamond added that Rundle House is in With just a little more than a week left poor shape and believes it’s unlikely the until the Oshawa Hospital Foundation plans home would ever be purchased for renova- to apply for a demolition permit on the 364 tion. Simcoe St. N. property, it appears all the And Diamond’s comments seemed alternatives have been exhausted. reflective of her neighbours, with many oth- “It’s pretty doomed,” says councillor ers agreeing that if they were forced to Louise Parkes, Wards 5 and 6, adding that choose, they’d save Alexandra Park over the thought of the 1916 home com- Rundle House. ing down breaks her heart. Parkes says that despite the Demolition would mean the end Oshawa Hospital Foundation’s of more than a decade of ongoing best efforts, she’s 90 per cent cer- debate between the city, the hospi- tain Rundle House’s fate is sealed tal foundation, heritage supporters and the building will come down. and residents. “(The Oshawa Hospital The foundation purchased the Foundation has) been absolutely historical property, once owned by valiant in their efforts,” she says. a prominent Oshawa citizen, Dr. Powers reluctantly addressed James Edward Rundle, in 1991 with the crowd during the meeting, Louise Parkes the knowledge that Oshawa would defending his organization from one day have a cancer treatment criticism over whether or not all centre and would require some- alternatives had truly been where for out-of-town patients to exhausted. stay. “We have done our homework,” In recent years, however, plans he says, adding that he’ll continue to renovate Rundle House proved to remain open to any new alterna- no longer viable and the Oshawa tive that may present itself before The Oshawa Hospital Foundation plans to apply for a demolition permit on 364 Simcoe St. N., known as Rundle Hospital Foundation announced its April 17. House, on April 17 unless an affordable alternative is found by their deadline. intent to demolish the building. Powers also said that one of the Late last month, foundation top priorities throughout this issue president Chuck Powers agreed to Nancy Diamond has been the care of cancer patients hold off on the demolition applica- receiving treatment at the R.S. Rundle House: a timeline tion until April 17, giving all those involved McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer time to find some last ditch efforts to save Centre and that the foundation is dedicated June 10, 2005: Heritage Oshawa requested coun- for one year with an interim control bylaw enacted cil consider designating Rundle House—which was to stop alterations and demolitions in the meantime. the structure. to those people. built in 1916 and purchased by Dr. James Edward One of those proposed efforts from city “It’s our responsibility to look after those Rundle, a prominent Oshawa citizen, in 1959—as March 2006: Bray Heritage undertakes The council was to give the foundation a plot of folks,” he says. a heritage property. Heritage Oshawa informed the Heritage Conservation District Study. land in Alexandra Park, specifically the ten- But one thing everyone agreed on was city they had no objection to the interior being ren- nis courts, on which to build the cancer the need for a cancer residence with hospi- ovated as a cancer lodge. May 3, 2006: The Ontario Municipal Board lodge. rescinds the interim control bylaw. tal volunteers and cancer patients sharing Oct. 3, 2005: City council defeated the recommen- However, following an April 3 public their first hand experiences of the hardships dation by the development services committee to April 16, 2007: The development services commit- meeting, the overwhelming response from endured by out-of-town patients forced to authorize staff to begin the heritage designation tee considered the study, which found the area has residents was to leave the park alone. spend weeks in motels. process for Rundle House. sufficient historical value but proceeding with desig- “The park is well-used, well-loved and “We should just get on with it, tear it nation needed public support. The committee decid- must be preserved,” said former Oshawa down and build a beautiful building there,” Oct. 5, 2005: Council directed staff to undertake ed to table the report for one year, directing staff to procedures to designate the Simcoe Street North prepare a report due out next month that includes a mayor Nancy Diamond, who owns a home said Oshawa resident Bob Hooper, himself a corridor (from Adelaide Avenue to Rossland Road) process for designation and a timeline for consult- nearby on Simcoe Street North. cancer patient. “We’re talking about flesh as a heritage conservation district. The area was ing with property owners. Diamond said she’d consider building in and blood, not bricks and mortar.” designated as a Heritage Conservation Study Area the park if the city could guarantee it’d be

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Wed. April 9 feed those in need The Kiwanis Food Drive THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN called and the community (CFUW), OSHAWA AND DISTRICT CLUB – Centennial answered. Retirement Home, 259 Hillcroft St. This monthly meeting, begin- Oshawa’s three Kiwanis ning at 7:30 p.m., takes the theme of “Around the World in One Clubs joined forces for their 10th Night” and focuses on travel and travel plans. All are welcome to annual spring food drive, team- attend. ing up with some 100 student and family volunteers and Simcoe Thurs. April 10 Hall Settlement House to collect items for the city’s less fortunate. DURHAM PC USERS’ CLUB MEETING – Faith United Church, Volunteers hit the streets at 10 1778 Nash Rd. in Courtice. The theme of the meeting is “Printer a.m. on Saturday to collect items Ink: More Expensive than Champagne” and the club will welcome left out on doorsteps across Chris Shulz from Island Inkjet to share his insights on the topic and northwest Oshawa, returned to how to save money by refilling old cartridges or using generic Simcoe Hall and boxed all the products. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with the presentation fol- food by 3 p.m. lowed by a break and then the Bug Session led by Hugh While the final number isn’t Crawford. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is free. For in just yet, food drive chairperson more information visit www.durhampc-usersclub.on.ca. Rick Brooks says it’s over 42,000 lbs. of food, beating last year’s Sun. April 13 record of 41,000 lbs.

PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE TOURNAMENT – Royal Canadian Photos by Courtney Duffett/ Legion, 117 Byron St. in Whitby. This fundraiser for Parkinson The Oshawa Express From left, Toni Orpel, Matthew Thomas and Nancy Robb do their part filling boxes with food. Society Canada, Durham Region Chapter, begins at 1:30 p.m. sharp. The cost is $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. Lunch will be served. Participants can also enter in a 50/50 draw, raffle and have a chance to win one of 20 door prizes. For Tickets call Donna at 905-433-7418.

Wed. April 16

HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM REGION SUPPORT GROUP MEETING – Head Injury Association of Durham Region, 850 King St. W. Unit 24. Brain-injured survivors, family members and caregivers are invited to welcome guest speaker Kayli Riann from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. with the meeting immediately following. For more information call 905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464.

Sun. April 20

FASHION SHOW – Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra St. In support of Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, the fashion fea- tures items from Connie’s Brooklin Village Shoppe, Brock’s and Okaidi. The event also includes brunch, a cash bar, door prizes and a raffle. Tickets are $50. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with the fashion show commencing at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Hearth Place (905-579-4833) or The Gift House (905-571-3511).

Fri. May 9 and Sat. May 10 From left, food drive chairperson Rick Brooks gets a helping hand from OPP Auxiliary Brandon Barclay, 11, pitches in packing food items COUNTY TOWN SINGERS SPRING CONCERT – LVIV Hall, 38 Cst. John Turner and Acting Sgt. Kimberley Smith. for distribution. Lviv Blvd. The County Town Singers will keep the audience moving with their spring concert, “Life is a Highway”. The show starts at 8 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and are available at the door or in advance by calling Janice at 905-728-3386 or John at 905-509-4111.

Sat. May 10

G I G A N T I C April 2 crossword answers O U T D O O R CRAFT AND YARD SALE – Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. This rain or shine event, which runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., is looking for vendors. Cost of 16 ft. by 18 ft. is $20. Call Sherry at 905- 576-1991 or Sue 905-725- 0776.

Approximately 100 volunteers took part in the 10th Annual Kiwanis Food Drive, a joint effort among all three local Kiwanis Clubs, the Simcoe Hall Settlement House, high school students and community members.

Page 12 APRIL 9 2008 ARIES: March 20 to April 19 LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23 Be open to new experiences and let A natural counsellor, your people them transform your life. Use your skills sure come in handy. This is an willpower to decrease bad health excellent time to start a business habits. At this particular time, your feelings are with a partner. Financial issues demand your based on emotions rather than logic. attention on April 18. TAURUS: April 19 to May 20 SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22 You do not like dealing with You value privacy and do not enjoy change, but need to be flexible discussing the details of your per- since plans are subject to changes. sonal life. Avoid a run- in with A year filled with career opportunities, you someone at work. Take a look at your daily rou- could become a team leader. Discuss a legal tines and rework them to your advantage. matter. Attend a community event. GEMINI: May 20 to June 21 SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 You have the potential to earn more You take pleasure in being on the go money, but are also interested in – travelling, moving around or try- saving and investing to enhance ing out a new sport. As it gets security. Special friends help you to realize warmer, you might enjoy going for a hike or rid- your dreams. Widen your circle of compan- ing a bike. Investigate holistic healing methods. ions. CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19 CANCER: June 21 to July 22 You could turn a favourite hobby Managers and coworkers are recep- into a successful business, but do not tive to your ideas and efforts. A take on more than you can handle. new career move may be in the Are you satisfied with the progress you are mak- works. Make sure you deliver on your promis- ing? You could receive good news on April 14. es. A busy social cycle, take time out for a day AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19 trip. Preoccupied with money issues and LEO: July 22 to August 22 family matters, you should sit down Good at handling stress, you have and discuss financial plans with your experienced so many changes in partner. Take time to attend a movie or a confer- April 2 Word Game Answers your life over the past year that you ence. Pay attention to your dreams. need a change of scenery. A romantic at heart, PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20 you may have a secret admirer. If single, encourage a friend to intro- VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 duce you to a potential partner. You might have to do some creative Parents should participate in fun financing related to children or activities with their children. Get involved in a Jacob is a five-year-old Cairn whose favorite line is “Help, the chipmunk recreational activities. Work out a creative project or enrol in a class you really got away and I’m stuck!” budget with your partner. Try out a new sport. enjoy.

The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send Echo The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call Baby pictures in to run bi-weekly to the Express Perfect Pet feature. 905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

PRIZE: Bring in your completed and correct Express Crossword puzzle before the answers run in the following Wednesday edition and you will receive an Express T-shirt or coffee mug. Limit is one t-shirt per person for the year. Congratulations to Kevin Flaro for completing the April 2 crossword.

APRIL 9 2008 Page 13 Photos by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express Footloose Eastdale Theatre Company represents Footloose in five evening performances this year. Shows start Friday. Call Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute at 905-723-8157 for ticket information.

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Page 14 APRIL 9 2008 Sports Hall an Olympic success By Wally Donaldson world stage four years earlier. The Oshawa Express “Look how thick the jersey is compared to what they wear today,” laughs MacKay, point- Peering into the glass showcase, many vis- ing at the display case last Monday evening. itors on this, the official opening of the “This brings back so many fond memories and Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, marvel at the it makes me feel so good inside. I feel like I slightly off-white coloured jersey on display, really did something.” complete with a large, red maple leaf emblem. Indeed, she did. They observe a picture of a smiling, attrac- Although the Hall of Fame at GM Centre tive 26-year-old Olympic bronze medallist features many, many breathtaking provincial, from Oshawa and the frail shoes actually worn national and even world individual and team on the track. champions, only one showcase on display her- Just off to the side, Nancy MacKay, now 85 alds an ‘Olympic’ medallist. years young, poses a pleasing smile while qui- “I still hold the 75-yard Canadian record etly appreciating the throng of inquisitive and always will,” beams MacKay, adding with viewers. Her interpretation of this memorable a laugh “because they don’t run it any more. experience in 1948 paints a wonderful picture. Isn’t that great?” She sees a packed Wembley Stadium and The Netherlands copped the gold medal at still feels the energy, the enthusiasm of com- the Olympics and Australia captured silver. peting in England, a country where she was MacKay ran the second leg for the born, yet still proudly sports the Canadian Canadian squad and was informed by an offi- colours. cial at the conclusion of the race that with Preparing for the 4 x 400 relay event, Canada taking bronze, she actually ran the MacKay feels pride in having qualified for the fastest 100-yard time of all four Canadian Olympic team, first in Hamilton, followed by competitors. a qualifier in Montreal. “I was inspired because I was born in And yet, she also feels a tinge of anger to England and I was hyped up. Nobody was Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express ly went the extra mile. this day that a crass World War would dare going to stop me,” she recalls. Oshawa Mayor John Gray, centre, participates in the ribbon cutting ceremony with Oshawa Hall of interrupt her chances of competing on the Just one of many stories told on this Fame chairman Gil Graham, left, and inductee , right, during the official opening at the evening as several inductees reminisced. General Motors Centre. There was boxer Grant O’Reilly, along with weighlifter Bill Morrison, judo’s Charlie team and you want to know if they’re in the Formosa, hockey’s Bob Attersley and Ian Hall, you need only to look into the computer “It makes you stop and appreciate all the Young, fastball’s Frank Schram, to mention and it will tell you.” sporting greats who have come through only a handful of athletes who took in the Exhibits continue to roll into the complex Oshawa and this will hopefully serve as an moment. and it will be an ongoing thing in the Hall’s inspiration for our young folk who aspire to Oshawa mayor John Gray, Gil Graham, attempt to capture as greatness in sport.” chairman of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame many sports as possi- and Bob Attersley, one of six Oshawa-born ble. athletes to compete for the world hockey “This is a big step champion in 1958, partici- forward,” says the pated in the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Oshawa mayor. Just the tip of the iceberg for what the “When you look at future holds, according to Graham. the detail they put into Oshawa’s Nancy MacKay displays the jersey she “Our second stage is setting up a library in the design and the wore at the 1948 Olympics in England where she the Hall with computers and everything we thought put into each and three other members captured a bronze presently have will be documented,” he says. display, it’s a remark- medal in a 4X400 relay event. “If you’re looking for a particular person or able thing. They real- Add Oshawa Juniors to Hall list By Wally Donaldson outs and formed all-star teams,” ence were showcased recently inside The Oshawa Express recalls Larry Posacki, a highly talent- the Oshawa Sports Hall of fame facil- ed first baseman known to swing a ity at the General Motors Centre when There was no shortage of hoopla mean bat during his tenure on the Posacki brought in an impressive dis- during the summer of ’81 when a playing field. play, featuring a team picture and group of very talented Oshawa ath- The Juniors were solid as a unit newspaper write-ups of what truly was letes captured the 32-team Ontario and, allowed to pick up three players, a remarkable performance by the Elimination Fastball Tournament at they capitalized by bringing in Peter Juniors who “felt pressure represent- Durham Fields to qualify for the Tosh and John Finlayson of ing Ontario because of the hype,” said Canada Summer Games. Scarborough and pitcher Ron Harper Posacki. And with Moe Bryant as coach, of Caledonia. The display was actually made supported by John “Barney” Bradica, Juniors rolled to the final with six possible by Eric Hicks who, at the known as the architect, and Lionel straight victories. However, they did time, was an avid follower of the “Boom” Baker as general managers, settle for a silver medal following a 3- Juniors and generously offered the you just knew the Oshawa Juniors 1 loss to Nova Scotia. Harper earlier memorabilia to the Hall of Fame. would be whipped into shape for the pitched a perfect game against Alberta Among the talent on this Oshawa challenge ahead in Thunder Bay. and allowed just one hit against New squad were hockey talents’ Jim “What made the Games so unique Brunswick. He did not pitch in the Jackson, who would eventually com- is that we went in with a team as a final. pete in the NHL with the Calgary whole, while other provinces held try- Memories of this one-time experi- See JUNIORS Page 16

APRIL 9 2008 Page 15 Parnham Shea Kewin out with broken leg Neuvirth showcases dexterity listens to By Wally Donaldson ed oh, so effectively last year at the with a 4-1 victory before 5,865 Kevin Baker gave Oshawa a 2- The Oshawa Express with the Plymouth fans at GM Centre. 0 lead just 16 seconds later. Whalers. Neuvirth, facing 30 shots, Jordan Foreman was the only Somewhere at some time there In other words, it would appear many from close range, used his 6- Niagara player to beat Neuvirth on former must be an Olympics on the hori- the scent for a second consecutive foot-one size effectively. He even this night, notching his powerplay zon for Michal Neuvirth. OHL title has consumed Neuvirth received a much-appreciated assis- marker just 55 seconds into the Yes, his goaltending exploits and he has responded in brilliant tance from his best friend, the goal middle frame. with the Oshawa Generals comes fashion, despite a blip last post, on a couple of occasions. Ryan McGinnis and Kory Nagy Generals to mind. Saturday. “He’s been awesome,” beams on the breakaway with 1:32 left on However, gymnastics could Having played an integral part Oshawa skipper Chris DePiero. the clock, rounded out the scoring. also be knocking on his door. in the Generals’ 4-0 series defeat “His commitment level to winning Generals set the tone in the This 20-year-old native of Usti of the Ottawa 67’s in the first is giving our guys a lot of confi- opening period. Despite enjoying a sniper Nad Labem in the Czech Republic round, Neuvirth is clearly on a dence, something they can feed off two-man advantage for 1:22, the By Wally Donaldson has performed cartwheels and mission. His performance has of. It’s excellent.” IceDogs managed a paltry two The Oshawa Express handstands, whatever it takes in shaped the Generals to a 2-1 series Generals rebounded nicely on shots on goal. his attempt to keep the puck out of lead over the skilled Niagara familiar ice - a sharp contrast from “We did a very good job keep- At a time where a confidence builder the net so far in this year’s Ontario IceDogs. one night earlier where, despite ing them to the outside,” says always comes in handy, Brett Parnham Hockey League (OHL) playoffs. The Generals took a best-of- earning a 3-0 lead in St. Catharines DePiero. “They’ve got some pretty received some effective words of wis- It was a talent Neuvirth execut- seven lead last Sunday evening before the game was seven min- big shooters and for us to contain dom from a former coach who, during utes old, Oshawa surprisingly suc- them the way we did, I was pretty his playing days, knew how to find the cumbed to the firepower of the happy.” back of a net with regularity. IceDogs in a 5-3 setback. Niagara coach Mario Cicchillo “It was my draft year when I was This outing in St. Kitts proved acknowledges a different quality playing junior in Huntsville,” the 2005 costly for both teams. of style between the Generals and first-round draft pick of the Sudbury Shea Kewin suffered a broken first-round opponent Majors. Wolves recalls. “Tom McCarthy gave leg just 6:12 into the game during “Oshawa is nine deep and if me the confidence I was looking for. He a fight with Niagara’s Matt there was a poll taken, everybody taught me a lot by focussing on my Corrente, ironically the brother of would like to have them,” said strengths.” Oshawa’s David Corrente. Cicchillo. “What can you say Long time junior hockey fans in And Niagara’s high-scoring about (Tavares)? Let’s call a spade Oshawa should be able to dust off the Alex Pietrangelo, who had four a spade. The kid is a joy to watch. Generals’ yearbook goals and eight points in four out- We’ve got our hands full. They and recall a first-round ings during the IceDogs sweep of have a good back end and their pick of the 1970’s who the Mississauga St. Michael’s goaltender has been to a Memorial finessed the puck with Majors in the first round, is under Cup. They’re playing good hockey quickness and preci- observation with, it is suspected, right now.” sion. mononucleosis. He didn’t last the McCarthy, drafted opening period. WALLY WORLD – Andy from midget in 1977, In the series opener in Oshawa Andreoff suited up for his first was one of two players last Friday evening, the Generals game in replacement of the injured selected ahead of coasted to a 6-1 verdict. Shea Kewin Ryan Baldwin has Wayne Gretzky when Fourth game was last night in returned to Windsor and is not Brett Parnham the Generals snapped St. Catharines. The series returns expected any time soon, according him up. He was also a to the GM Centre Friday evening, to Oshawa coach Chris DePiero. first-round selection of the Minnesota starting at 7:35. “It was a coaches decision,” he North Stars (10th overall). McCarthy’s “It was important for us to said. “We’ll leave it at that.” scoring prowess came to the fore during respond from (Saturday’s loss). Patrick Asselin, Kevin Baker and the 1978-79 season when tallying 69 We only played half a game (in St. Kory Nagy had the Oshawa goals goals for the Generals. Catharines), but I was really proud in St. Catharines Oshawa sniper Ironically, Parnham came to the of the way the boys played a full John Tavares nearly converted the Generals during a trade in January of 60 minutes (on Sunday),” said picture goal of the series during the 2006 and has over a period of time pro- DePiero. second period on a solo rush. His gressed to become an effective two-way Generals captain and blueliner flexibility allowed him to dip hockey athlete. No wonder he has Eric Regan turned in a splendid around three Niagara players and gained an abundance of ice time. Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express performance with three points, even with Reggie Traccitto on his “He gives us a more balanced attack. Oshawa Generals Jeff Hayes, 21, turns away from the play while goalie including the first goal of the game arm, Tavares let go a quick drive He can kill penalties and play on the Michal Neuvirth follows the puck during playoff on a powerplay with 29 seconds that rang off the far post. powerplay. Five on five situations, I action against the Niagara IceDogs at the GM Centre. left in the opening period. mean we’re very fortunate to have that kind of depth,” says Generals coach Chris DePiero. Parnham, who tallied two goals in the Juniors prominent at Games series opener against the Niagara IceDogs, is getting his opportunities. JUNIORS From Page 15 “And I’m trying to make the best of Flames and Bernie Nicholls, a gifted athlete, having just signed a them,” says the 19-year-old centre. “It’s professional contract with the Los Angeles Kings. an exciting time of the year and I defi- “There was some concern about Bernie playing in this,” Posacki nitely believe we can go a long way. recalls with a smile. “And sure enough, a player sliding into second came We’ve got the team. We just have to up high with his spikes on Bernie. His agent was in the stands and I never keep working hard in order to be suc- saw someone come down to the playing area as quickly as he did to make cessful.” sure Bernie was okay.” As a 5-foot-10 forward, Parnham Competing in the Oshawa City and District Fastball League, the acknowledges his size must be compen- Juniors were competitive with Posacki providing the big stick, support- sated with grit. ed by the exploits of centre fielder Bob Burke, catcher Steve Baker and “I focus on winning the little battles shortstop Jim Sarraccini. and using speed to my advantage. I take “The passion for the game was unbelievable,” recalls Posacki. “I a lot of pride in that,” he notes. mean, I looked around at how skilled everyone was and I couldn’t And it is these attributes Parnham believe I was a part of this. It was great being a part of this team.” feels are his greatest tools against the Posacki played two seasons with the Juniors before moving on to IceDogs. compete with the Ontario Fastball League’s Oshawa Genosha. The year “They are a team that finishes every Posacki came aboard was the last official year for local pitching icon Pete Landers. check,” says Parnham. “We have to Former player Larry Posacki of the Oshawa Juniors presents a display from come at them with the same speed and “It was great playing ball in Oshawa all those years,” adds Posacki, who played his final competitive season in 1991 with Oshawa Casey’s. 1981 when the Oshawa fastball club won a silver medal at the Canada intensity and we’ve been pretty success- Summer Games. The presentation was made to Sheila McKenna, secretary of ful so far.” “But there will be nothing like the experience I had playing for the the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame board of governors. It is currently on display Juniors. That really stands out for me. There were a lot of good times.” at the GM Centre facility.

Page 16 APRIL 9 2008 Habs ‘almost’ Szeghalmi, Batchelor reap rewards became extinct The mighty Montreal at Durham College athletic banquet Canadiens, 4.59 GPA. (3rd), scoring average (4th), total field goals (5th), despite the fact Szeghalmi is the free throws made (5th), assists (12th), and steals they are riding third consecutive (15th). He also managed to pull in 100 rebounds high during the women’s soccer athlete this season. last quarter of the to be named the col- For the fourth consecutive year, the graduate of current NHL campaign, are only a shadow of lege’s athlete of the year Kent-Meridian High School in Seattle won the their former selves. Gone are the dynasty days following Amanda Durham College men’s basketball Player of the of the late 1950’s and the late 1970’s, when Durno in 2007 and Year award and was named an OCAAEast Region the Habs won no less than five, and four, Nicole Stephens in First Team All-Star. Stanley Cup championships in a row, respec- 2006. Laura Dixon won A special presentation was also made to head tively. the award in 2004, the for former men’s basketball coach Peter Gordon In the 13 seasons since they last copped same season she and Stan Marchut, who piloted the women’s vol- the Cup (1993), they have missed the post- became the first leyball squad. Both coaches announced they are season six times and failed to advance beyond Durham athlete to win leaving their post behind the bench of their respec- the second round on three other occasions. CCAA Women’s tive team. But that is not nearly as devastating to loyal Soccer Player of the Marchut capped off a legendary career of 24 Montreal followers as what took place in Year. consecutive seasons with Durham College, leaving 1939-40—the year the Canadiens almost Batchelor becomes as the most successful coach in CCAA women’s died. the second player in volleyball history. Gordon coached the men’s bas- The Bleu, Blanc, at Rouge are the Durham College history ketball program for eight seasons. longest existing franchise in all of profession- to win the overall male Other big winners on the night included Krista al shinny. The name was initially conceived in Athlete of the Year Metcalf and Mike Goulding, who took home the the fall of 1909. When millionaire J.A. award in back-to-back Freshman Athlete of the Year awards. O’Brien’s Renfrew Creamery Kings were years joining Bill Metcalf, a defender with the women’s soccer refused admission to the existing major- Crowdis, who won the team, made an immediate impact on the pitch as league circuit (the Eastern Canada Hockey award in 1998 and 1999 she helped the Lords pull off a 12-game shutout Association), along with of P.J. Doran, owner for his contribution in streak that extended into the CCAA national cham- of the Montreal Wanderers, and mining mag- men’s basketball. pionship. Playing in every game for the Lords, nates T.C. Hare of Cobalt and Noah Timmins This season, the Metcalf was also honoured as the OCAARookie of of Haileybury, he formed a new league, fourth-year captain the Year. tagged the National Hockey Association. At Men’s record holding basketball player Anthony Batchelor and women’s soc- became the OCAA all- Goulding of Oshawa emerged as a leader for that time they granted membership to a new cer athlete Katie Szeghalmi showcase their wares after being selected the time leading scorer with the men’s volleyball team this season. He finished septet, the Canadiens, managed by Jack male and female athletes of the year at Durham College. 1,524 career points, in the top five of almost every statistical category in Laviolette. Their initial base colour was blue, Soccer player Katie Szeghalmi and basketball becoming the first play- Central East Region scoring including finishing with a large “C” in the front, with a matching er to eclipse the 1,500- point plateau. The previous first in aces with 18 in total. Goulding was also white yoke on the shoulders. guard Anthony Batchelor were named the Durham College Athletes of the Year for the 2007-08 sea- record of 1,434 career points was held by Emilio named an OCAA second team all-star earlier in the One year later, sportsman George Rocca of Fanshawe College for more than 22 year. Kennedy purchased the club, and changed the son, which was announced last Friday evening dur- ing the annual athletic banquet. years. The Bonnie Ginter-Brown Leadership Awards sweater design, switching to base red, with a Batchelor, who helped guide the Lords to the were presented to the overall male and female ath- small white “C” within the confines a green Szeghalmi, a paramedics major from Oshawa, edged out a strong group of nominees to take the playoffs as the team won six of their remaining letes who best exemplify outstanding leadership in maple leaf! In 1916 they adopted the jersey seven games, led Durham in every scoring statisti- the pursuit of excellence. The honour went to Gord design which has remained virtually honour in her sophomore season. The graduate of Paul Dwyer High School led the Lords to their first cal category (averaging 20.0 PPG), including lead- Robertson and Ashley Visser of the women’s soc- unchanged for 91 years. ing the Lords in assists for the fourth straight year cer and basketball teams. Both athletes were also They dominated the NHL in the early ever CCAA national medal in women’s soccer last fall, as well as winning their second consecutive in total. He also ranked in the top 15 in the league presented five-year awards as varsity athletes at the 1930’s; practically owned it in the 50’s, 60’s. in six different categories - including total points college. and 70’s and, until the inconsistency of the OCAA provincial championship. The Lords swept last decade and a half, out-paced every other through the OCAA schedule by not allowing a sin- long-standing fraternity in the loop. gle goal en route to their fourth Ontario title in five But during the 1939-40 schedule, they years. The women’s soccer team also won the inau- spent most of those 48 games looking up from gural Team of the Year award. their station deep in the league cellar, winning Szeghalmi won a number of top awards this only 10 games. On occasion only 2,500 fans season including CCAA National Player of the would be in attendance. They lost $60,000, Year. The second year forward had the scoring equivalent to over a million today. The old touch to become the third consecutive Lords play- hewn chant of “Les Canadiens sont la” (the er to win the OCAA scoring title, netting 12 goals Canadiens are here), emanating from the in eight games. She continued her domination dur- spectators, was switched to “Les Canadiens ing the past season, scoring four goals in two sont la de da”! games at the OCAA Championship while adding Columnist Howard MacNamara of the another at the CCAA National Championship in Montreal Gazette wrote: “What a sad state of Halifax. This year alone, Szeghalmi was honoured affairs that the oldest team in the NHL should as a CCAAAll-Canadian, the OCAA Player of the be reposing peacefully in the basement, and Year, the OCAA Championship MVP, a CCAA should be kicked around by such clubs as Championship All-Star and an OCAA League All- Chicago to the tune of 8-1!” Star. Cohort Mac McNeil added: “Good She was also honoured during the night for her players have left and not been replaced. It is academic achievements as she won the first ever difficult to understand the men who control Bert Dejeet Memorial Scholastic Award, along hockey here. They appear to have killed the with Meaghan O’Reilly of the women’s basketball Above left: Stan Marchut recorded 357 career victories as the only coach of the women’s volleyball pro- goose that laid the golden egg!” team. The annual award is presented to the Durham gram at Durham College. He announced his retirement earlier this year. Above right: Peter Gordon, who College athletes with the highest grade point aver- stepped down as men’s basketball coach, shows off a caricature of himself during last Friday’s Durham Not only was the city nervous about the College awards banquet. possibility of the Habs folding, but the league age (GPA). David Reside (Perth, ON) of the men’s was as well. A surprise move, which never golf team won the honour on the men’s side with a received the recognition it should, came from their archrival, Leaf’s Conn Smythe, who contributed one major ingredient toward their rebuilding. He encouraged his own bench- boss, Dick Irvin Sr. to take the coaching reigns of the sinking ship. Four seasons later, Lord Stanley’s old mug was back in town. It would be difficult to imagine the world’s premier loop without this historic franchise. But in 1939-40 the hockey world nearly found out. Next week: Stickhandling—Hockey’s Lost Art

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